RURAL PRIORITY PACKAGE (RPP)

THE RURAL PRIORITY PACKAGE IS PROVIDED BY TASMANIA’S RURAL WORKFORCE AGENCY, HR+.

The RPP is aimed at providing financial incentives, support and assistance to GPTT Registrars signing a minimum 12 month full-time contract in a RPP location.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of working and living in a rural area.

RPP LOCATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TASMANIAN TOWNS:

George Town
Scottsdale
St Helens
Swansea
Dover
Queenstown
Smithton

RRP FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND SUPPORT

Term 1 and Term 2 GP Registrars

For GP registrars commencing in Term 1 or Term 2 an incentive grant of $10,000 is payable in equal instalments after completion of 6 and 12 months within the role. If the registrar signs a second 12 month contract for the same practice, an additional $10,000 grant will be offered.

Term 3 GP Registrars

For registrars commencing in Term 3, an incentive grant of $10,000 is payable in equal instalments after completion of 6 and 12 months within the role.
If the registrar signs a minimum 12 month full-time contract to remain working at the same practice immediately post completion of training, they will be eligible for an additional $10,000 incentive grant.
Please note the maximum incentive grant payable via any combination is $20,000 per registrar.

Further benefits and support provided:

A paid initial site visit including accommodation for up to two nights and travel expenses for you and your family.
Assistance with finding permanent accommodation.
Assistance with finding your partner employment.
Assistance with integrating into the local community.
HR+ Health Workforce Scholarships are available for training for skills and services relevant to your role which is not already offered by GPTT.
Registrars in these locations may be eligible for payments under the Department of Health Workforce Incentive Program:

- $12,000 after 2 years in George Town, Scottsdale, St Marys, St Helens and Dover
- $16,000 after years 1 and 2 in Swansea and Queenstown

GPTT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

In support of the RPP experience GPTT provides an exemption to the usual requirement regarding maximum 6 month contracts. Registrars who are training in an RPP location are also likely to be able to meet RACGP diversity of practice requirements without the need to move to a second practice.